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Review of Kumotek Robotics Standard Bipedal Robot Kit

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

kumotek robotics kit 300x300 Review of Kumotek Robotics Standard Bipedal Robot KitThe KumoTek-X (KT-X) bipedal robot is the latest robot to emerge from the creative labs of KumoTek Robotics and Vstone Corporation. This robot was designed to offer an entertaining, low-cost alternative to high-end robotics, while stylishly combining the latest in sleek design and cutting-edge robotics engineering.

The KT-X is the first low-cost bi-pedal robot platform of its kind to be offered in the U.S. that (a) can be controlled using a standard wireless PS2 gamepad controller, (b) is easy to use and offers endless hours of entertainment. The robot is capable walking, running, somersaulting and standing up from a face-up or face-down lying position. It can even be programmed to pull itself up autonomously after it has fallen over.

Standing 13 inches tall, the Kumotek KT-X has 17 servo actuated joints (i.e., 17 degrees of freedom), a powerful 60MHz HV processor with 512kB ROM – 64kB RAM and comes fully loaded with over 75 preprogrammed acrobatic motions. The robot also comes with an easy to use programming interface, which is without a doubt the most user-friendly programming utility to date and requires little to no prior experience with robotics or programming.

Product Features

  • GUI – Slider bars for each axis, providing real-time visual feedback of joint positions – Drag and
  • Drag and drop, or cut and paste motions for easy configuration
  • GYRO – Provides real time gyro control, management and feedback through RS-232 connection.
  • RF and Game-pad Configuration – Easy to use RF or PS2 gamepad remote control interface for uploading
  • Autodemo Files – Can upload numerous external autodemo files for untethered robot demonstrations

Kumotek Robotics Ktr10002 Kt-x Standard Bipedal Robot Kit

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